The ideas we received so far were helpful in shaping the document and will also be considered as we continue to forge ahead in meeting the remaining milestones under PPD-8. To learn more about the status of PPD-8 efforts, visit www.fema.gov/ppd8. We appreciate your involvement.

FEMA and its partners are working on the National Preparedness Report, which tracks the progress toward achieving
the National Preparedness Goal and will help inform the President’s budget for preparedness efforts.

Examples of how you, your business, professional organization, or community as a whole collaborates with local law enforcement officials and federal authorities to prevent terrorist attacks or other violent criminal acts.

Successful examples of how whole community partners — including non-governmental organizations, volunteers, citizens and the private sector — contribute to recovery efforts after a disaster, including rebuilding the local infrastructure, economy and housing.

Please feel free to comment on, or discuss any or all of these topics between now and January 20, 2012. We look forward to hearing from you.

All First Responders should receive the 1 or 2 hour class taught by FEMA on how to be prepared at home by having a 72 hour kit ready and in place for their family members. When a large disaster occurs in their area, the first responders won't have to worry how their families are doing during the disaster, they will have that peace of mind they have a 72 hour kit for their family members ready to use. If you recall
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